Passport 10 vs 5 years

[Woodex]

Which passport is better 10 or 5 years?
http://www.passportcanada.gc.ca/articles/20130702.aspx?lang=eng

 

[screech339]

There is no "better" passport 5 or 10 year one. They are identical to each other except how long they are valid for. The only issue is the cost. It is more cost effective and convenient for you to get a 10 year passport.

 

[crazylove]

Off course there is a difference 10 years one is micro chipped with your data and its traceable.

 

[screech339]

Off course there is a difference 10 years one is micro chipped with your data and its traceable.

All passports issued after July 1, 2013, are ePassports. My kids both have 5 year ePassports and both are micro chipped with their data and traceable. So back to my original point. Both are identical except length of validity and cost.

 

[Rob_TO]

As was mentioned, passports are identical.

5 years is $120
10 years is $160

Pick whichever you think is better for your situation.

Personally I see no reason to even consider a 5-year one. 10 year is lower per year, and avoids hassle of a renewal after 5 years.

 

[crazylove]

All passports issued after July 1, 2013, are ePassports. My kids both have 5 year ePassports and both are micro chipped with their data and traceable. So back to my original point. Both are identical except length of validity and cost.

if thats the case than 100% 10 years one for $160.

 

[scylla]

I am still P.O.d that I had to renew my passport six months before the 10 year became available. I have a five year now but am getting the 10 once that one expires. It's a no-brainer in my opinion...

 

[screech339]

I am still P.O.d that I had to renew my passport six months before the 10 year became available. I have a five year now but am getting the 10 once that one expires. It's a no-brainer in my opinion...

I had the same issue. I had to renew my passport short of 2 month before the 10 year passport was added. I was in the US at the time and I had no choice but to renew it. If I was living in Canada, I would have waited long enough after passport expired to get 10 year passport.

Screech339

 

[screech339]

I am still P.O.d that I had to renew my passport six months before the 10 year became available. I have a five year now but am getting the 10 once that one expires. It's a no-brainer in my opinion...

You could always on purposely destroy your passport "by mistake" and apply for a new 10 year passport replacement. One of your kids could accidentally cut the first or photo page of the passport with a scissor by mistake and thus need replacement.

 

[HighFive]

How many pages does 10 years one have? and 5 years one?

 

[torontonian2003]

How many pages does 10 years one have? and 5 years one?

There are more than 30 pages in the 10year passport.
Given that there are few places where Canadians are required visas for short travels, it's very likely that those pages are sufficient for a 10-year period.

 

[screech339]

There are more than 30 pages in the 10year passport. But given that there are few places where Canadians are required a visa for short travels, it's very likely that most Canadian travelers will run out of pages.

You really have to be a major globe trotter if you run out of pages for visa stamps.

 

[Woodex]

There is no "better" passport 5 or 10 year one. They are identical to each other except how long they are valid for. The only issue is the cost. It is more cost effective and convenient for you to get a 10 year passport.

I was wondering if 10yrs has more pages than 5yrs

 

[FL1040]

Off course there is a difference 10 years one is micro chipped with your data and its traceable.

All passports are now biometric


I just got mine and I requested it for 10 years, it´s only 40 dollars more and save the hassle of a renewal in 5 years

 

[Woodex]

All passports are now biometric


I just got mine and I requested it for 10 years, it´s only 40 dollars more and save the hassle of a renewal in 5 years

I just received my passport only 32 is useful for stamps and visas. Though, I believe 10yrs is better value